Multiple Sclerosis.

Intro -- Contents -- Introduction -- 1. A Brief History of Multiple Sclerosis -- a. Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis -- 2. Factors Involved in Causing Multiple Sclerosis -- a. Epidemiology -- b. Causes of MS -- c. Immunology -- 3. The Patterns and Pathophysiology of Multiple Sclerosis -- a. Patterns of MS -- b. Pathophysiology of MS -- 4. Imaging of the Central Nervous System in Multiple Sclerosis -- a. Standard X-Ray Imaging of the Skull and Spinal Columns -- b. Computed Tomography (CT) Imaging of the CNS -- c. Magnetic Resonance Imaging -- 5. Making a Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis -- a. Patterns of Disease Presentation -- b. Demographics -- c. Genetics of MS -- d. Initial Clinical Symptoms in Persons with Relapsing-Remitting MS -- e. Initial Clinical Symptoms of Primary-Progressive MS -- f. Presenting Signs in MS -- g. Magnetic Resonance Imaging -- h. Evoked Responses -- i. Cerebrospinal Fluid Analysis -- j. Ruling Out "MS Look-alikes" -- k. Algorithms for the Diagnosis of MS -- l. Imparting a Diagnosis of MS -- 6. Complications and Comorbidities of Multiple Sclerosis -- a. Loss of Bone Density (Osteopenia or Osteoporosis) -- b. Sleep Apnea and Other Altered Sleep Patterns -- c. Mood Disturbances -- d. Urinary Tract and Other Infections -- e. Sexual Dysfunction -- f. Skin Lesions -- g. Joint Dysfunction -- h. Obesity -- 7. Relapses of Multiple Sclerosis and Their Treatment -- a. What Constitutes a Relapse? -- b. Conventional Relapse Treatments -- c. Unconventional Relapse Treatments -- d. Relapse Prevention -- 8. Long-Term Disease-Modifying Therapies -- a. Issues with Long-Term Immune-Modulating Therapies -- b. Beta-Interferons -- c. Glatiramer Acetate -- d. Second-Line Disease-Modifying Therapies -- e. When Should Long-Term Immune-Modulating Therapy Be Stopped? -- f. Future Therapies -- 9. Management of Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms.

a. Fatigue -- b. Depression -- c. Pain -- d. Spasticity -- e. Sexual Dysfunction -- f. Conclusion -- 10. Complementary Therapies for Multiple Sclerosis -- a. Physical Therapy -- b. Exercise Physiologists -- c. Occupational Therapy -- d. Psychiatrists, Counselors, and Psychologists -- e. Neuropsychologists -- f. Orthotists -- g. Neuro-Ophthalmologists -- h. Urologists -- i. Social Workers -- j. Diet, Nutrition, and Food Supplements -- 11. Gender Issues and Special Multiple Sclerosis Populations -- a. Women -- b. Men -- c. Children of Parents with MS -- d. Pediatric MS -- 12. Resources -- a. Web Sites -- b. Patient Advocacy Organizations -- c. Sites for Disease-Modifying Therapies -- d. Site for MR Imaging Protocol for MS -- e. Patient Books and Materials -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- X -- Z.

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